Latest earthquakes near Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Peru.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 2, 2024 16:08
(Lima)
M 3.3 273 km SSE
from Tacna
Dec 2, 2024 10:02
(Lima)
M 4.0 289 km WNW
from Arequipa
Dec 2, 2024 06:06
(Lima)
M 3.2 234 km S
from Tacna
Dec 1, 2024 18:33
(Lima)
M 2.8 113 km SE
from Tacna
Dec 1, 2024 17:45
(Lima)
M 4.3 44 km W
from Piura
Dec 1, 2024 14:01
(Lima)
M 2.7 97 km SSE
from Tacna
Dec 1, 2024 09:36
(Lima)
M 2.7 97 km SSE
from Tacna
Nov 30, 2024 17:43
(Lima)
M 3.0 250 km SSE
from Tacna
Nov 30, 2024 13:34
(Lima)
M 4.8 75 km ESE
from Tacna
Nov 29, 2024 19:36
(Lima)
M 5.2 245 km WSW
from Trujillo
Nov 29, 2024 07:22
(Lima)
M 2.9 150 km SE
from Tacna
Nov 29, 2024 00:55
(Lima)
M 3.1 140 km SSW
from Tacna
Nov 28, 2024 01:46
(Lima)
M 4.3 99 km S
from Chimbote
Nov 27, 2024 18:27
(Lima)
M 4.1 269 km SSW
from Tacna
Nov 27, 2024 18:27
(Lima)
M 3.7 271 km SW
from Tacna
Nov 26, 2024 19:05
(Lima)
M 4.6 91 km NNE
from Huancayo
Nov 26, 2024 01:31
(Lima)
M 4.3 283 km SSE
from Ica
Nov 25, 2024 19:21
(Lima)
M 4.3 98 km SW
from Pucallpa
Nov 25, 2024 14:30
(Lima)
M 4.0 35 km S
from Piura
Nov 25, 2024 12:46
(Lima)
M 2.5 287 km SSE
from Tacna
Nov 25, 2024 11:49
(Lima)
M 2.7 83 km SSE
from Tacna
Nov 25, 2024 07:23
(Lima)
M 2.6 284 km SSE
from Tacna
Nov 24, 2024 21:51
(Lima)
M 3.6 79 km SSE
from Lima
Nov 24, 2024 21:41
(Lima)
M 2.7 209 km SSE
from Tacna
Nov 24, 2024 19:14
(Lima)
M 3.6 133 km WSW
from Pucallpa

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Peru

Recent Peru Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peru and elsewhere.

Peru Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
517 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
Dec 2, 2024 16:08

Average

A total of 5179 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 517 earthquakes per year, or 43 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peru roughly every 16 hours.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peru in 2014. A total of 966 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peru that year. The strongest had a 8.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Peru during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Peru (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 4830 93.26%
Mag. 5 328 6.33%
Mag. 6 16 0.31%
Mag. 7 4 0.08%
Mag. 8 1 0.02%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Peru

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8
On May 26, 2019 02:41.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.4
On Jun 23, 2001 15:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peru occurred on May 26, 2019 02:41 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 8 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northwest of Pucallpa, at a depth of 123 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peru in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-northwest of Arequipa. It is the strongest earthquake near Peru in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Peru in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Peru.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Peru.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 26, 2019 02:41
(Lima)
M 8.0 296 km NNW
from Pucallpa
Nov 28, 2021 05:52
(Lima)
M 7.5 175 km N
from Moyobamba
May 26, 2022 07:02
(Lima)
M 7.2 68 km NNW
from Juliaca
Jan 14, 2018 04:18
(Lima)
M 7.1 218 km SSE
from Ica
Mar 1, 2019 03:50
(Lima)
M 7.0 88 km N
from Juliaca
Mar 18, 2023 12:12
(Lima)
M 6.8 110 km NE
from Tumbes
Feb 3, 2022 10:58
(Lima)
M 6.5 174 km N
from Moyobamba
Mar 22, 2015 23:51
(Lima)
M 6.4 121 km ESE
from Tacna
Jul 17, 2017 21:05
(Lima)
M 6.4 224 km W
from Arequipa
Oct 10, 2017 01:32
(Lima)
M 6.3 81 km SE
from Tacna

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Peru

Earthquakes by region of Peru

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peru.

When was the last earthquake in Peru?

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the afternoon of December 2, 2024 at 16:08 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 273km south-southeast of Tacna at a depth of 100km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peru in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Peru?

A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Arequipa at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peru since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Peru?

In the past 10 years, 5179 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peru. This averages to 518 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.